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BigDeal by Codie SanchezSide Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start | Chris Koerner
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- August 28, 2025
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- Channel
- BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
My new book, Own Or Be Owned, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out September 18, grab your ticket to the launch event here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/oobo_bigdeal - cs Join me as I sit down with today's guest, Chris Koerner (@thekoerneroffice) a serial entrepreneur who has founded 75+ businesses and built a career discovering under-the-radar "sleeper" businesses that print cash. Chris shares jaw-dropping stories, from his unique venture into pet cremation to partnering with the infamous John McAfee. We dive deep into three underrated, yet highly profitable side hustles you can start today. Plus, Chris reveals shocking personal anecdotes about his journey, the challenges he's faced, and how he's managed to stay resilient. Don't miss out on his invaluable advice and real-world examples that could help you kickstart your entrepreneurship journey! 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Exploring Profitable Small Businesses 01:40 The Pizza Oven Business Model 03:47 The Stump Grinding Experiment 05:41 The Importance of Asking Questions 06:52 Starting a Tree Trimming Business 10:43 Traits of a Successful Business Partner 13:57 Underrated Side Hustles 20:01 Avoiding Complex Businesses 24:42 The Bucky's Heist Story 37:46 Pet Cremation Costs and a Personal Story 38:35 Introduction to RV Parks and Low People Businesses 38:58 Economics and Management of RV Parks 43:37 Crypto Ventures with John McAfee 51:48 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs 57:55 Challenges and Lessons in Entrepreneurship 01:03:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 01:12:26 The Impact of Hard Experiences on Entrepreneurship 01:16:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Want to grow your business? Join me in-person at our upcoming Growth Accelerator Workshop, where my team and I will help scale your business: https://www.contrarianthinking.co/growth-accelerator-workshop Bizee handles the busywork and paperwork, so you can get your small business set up right. Check it out: bizee.com/codie MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u
SPEAKERS
Chris Koerner
guestEntrepreneur known for building and teaching “side hustle” and small-business ideas, especially practical service and local businesses.
Codie Sanchez
hostFounder and host of BigDeal, an investor and entrepreneur focused on buying and building small businesses.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of BigDeal by Codie Sanchez, featuring Chris Koerner and Codie Sanchez, Side Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start | Chris Koerner explores Chris Koerner Shares Overlooked Side Hustles, Failures, and Entrepreneur Habits Koerner describes overlooked cash-flowing businesses such as a roadside pizza stand, business-to-business stump grinding, porch pumpkin decorating, washer and dryer rentals, and HVAC coil cleaning.
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